Hawaiian Happy-face Spider vs Seychelles Palm Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider | Seychelles Palm Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theridion grallator | Nephila inaurata |
| Order | Araneae | Araneae |
| Family | Theridiidae | Nephilidae |
| Size | 5 mm body length | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
A tiny Hawaiian spider with markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiling face. It is endemic to the rainforests of four Hawaiian islands.
Did You Know?
The smiley-face pattern is thought to confuse predators by disrupting recognition of the spider shape.
Seychelles Palm Spider
A large golden orb-weaver spider found in the Seychelles with strong yellow silk. Females can have a leg span exceeding 12 cm.
Did You Know?
Its golden silk is so strong that local people have used it to make fishing lures.